Senior Manager, Cyber Sec Architecture

Role Purpose

At Vodafone, our Cyber Security, Technology Strategy, Architecture and Governance function plays a central role in enabling a secure, resilient, and future-ready organisation. Within this the Security Architecture team leads the definition of technical security policy, security vendor selection, security guidance and Cyber Security system designs.

The Senior Manager, Cyber Security Architecture will lead a team of Security Architects,

and be responsible for definition, development, and delivery of security architecture artifacts across platforms and products. Working closely with Senior Manager, Security Architecture & Design they will help define future security strategy and direction for Vodafone.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Lead, mentor and develop team of Cyber Security Architects to embed Security into solutions, Manage delivery of artifacts from team
• Define, promote and maintain global security policy, standards, security architecture principles, security blueprints and guidance for use across multiple programmes and teams
• Decision making member of Cyber Architecture Review Board
• Overseeing security across environments, platforms, and enterprise systems through:, Definition of system target architectures for Cyber tooling
• Owning HLD’s for Cyber tooling, leading the definition and development of these, Contribution of security requirements to large programmes
• Lead the development and maintenance of security tooling roadmaps alongside cyber prevent stakeholders
• Conduct threat modelling to allow the pro-active application of security controls to systems, Support RFI/RFP processes with architecture and security requirements

Who you are

• Knowledge of security architectural and/or enterprise architectural frameworks (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF)
• ICS2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and/or Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
• CESG Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) in Security Architecture or Risk Management
• Additional cloud security qualifications such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google
• Experience across DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices
• 5+ years experience in Cyber Security

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Discretionary yearly bonus: 20%
• Company car: company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630
• per month.
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5
• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
• Private medical family plan: fully paid
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.